The California Coastal Commission defines a seasonal wetland as an area having at least one of three parameters: 1) a hydrophytic vegetation plant species, 2) hydric soil showing chemical evidence of standing water 3) or standing water some part of the year. Red Willow (Salix laevigata) is such an indicator species This patch of Red Willow along Palmetto Ave was deemed indicative of a seasonal wetland.
| Red Willow patch along Palmetto Avenue |
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| Red arrows point to willow patches that cover large portions of both the Fish parcels and the Bowl parcel. | A small pond, a three parameter seasonal wetland, is just above the planned 4-unit apartment buildiing |